Well, we received our construction permits from the city of Boulder the first week of March and the pace of construction has really picked up. On the main floor, they trenched and installed the rough plumbing for the bathroom and kitchen. The uneven ground was then graded and crush fill was added. Once the ground was leveled, the radiant floor coils were added over insulation, forming a heating grid. Finally, a fresh concrete slab was pored. After much deliberation, we opted for a plain mix of concrete for the floor. I didn't love any of the integrated colors enough to want to try to enhance the floor with a color mix. At one point, I was very undecided. I know that colored concrete can be very beautiful. Then I went to the Boulder Home Depot, where Joel told me there was a polished concrete floor, and I actually liked the plain color. Concrete, to my eyes, is a perfect putty grey--plain, humble and classic. Is it the most exciting floor choice? Definitely not. But what it lacks in impact it makes up for in simplicity and opens the door to highlight elements and textures and colors that would otherwise compete with a statement floor. Towards the end of the project, the joint lines will be grouted and the whole floor will be polished. Progress!
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| Radiant floor coils under poured concrete |
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| floor ready for concrete |
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| concrete floor |
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